THE CARES FAMILY: NEW TRUSTEE POSITIONS

The Cares Family (currently North London Cares, South London Cares and Manchester Cares) is a
group of community networks of young professionals and older neighbours hanging out and
helping one another in our rapidly changing cities.

Our objectives are to tackle the growing plight of isolation and loneliness not just amongst older
people but also amongst younger people; to help improve the confidence, skills, resilience,
connection and power of all participants so that older and younger neighbours alike can better
navigate our changing world; and to bring people together to bridge social, generational, digital,
cultural and attitudinal divides.

We do this because while our cities are some of the most amazing places in the world, they can
sometimes also feel anonymous, lonely and isolating. Globalisation, gentrification, digitisation,
urban transience and rapid community change have made them places of social extremes in
which some of the best-connected people in Britain live alongside some of the most isolated, with
particular challenges to do with ageing, loneliness and disconnection.

The result is that many older people (over 65) have deep roots in their communities but few
connections, while many young professionals (aged 21-35) can have hundreds of connections
across the world but often no roots in their communities. This disconnect wastes human
potential, perpetuates social division, entrenches isolation and is ultimately corrosive for our society.

In dynamic, ever-changing cities like ours, these two groups, who live side-by-side but seldom
interact, have much to gain from one another in shared time, laughter and friendship. The Cares
Family therefore seeks to mobilise young professionals and older neighbours to build relationships
and share experiences in a variety of authentic ways. Each branch is rooted in its local community,
and speaks the language of younger and older people alike to make interaction on a personal level
mutually accessible, sociable, enjoyable and fun.

We are now looking for two new trustees to support the expansion of our vision, geography and
impact over the coming years with particular expertise in fundraising and law. Working with our
established board and executive team which has already created North London Cares, South
London Cares and Manchester Cares, we need someone committed to tackling the social issues
we work on; someone strategic, collaborative, and experienced in supporting small teams to
succeed in a changing context.

You will need to attend at least five board meetings per year, and to work with our Chair, Chief
Executive and staff team on the area of your expertise to help The Cares Family meet its strategic
objectives over the coming four years.
PROCESS
To apply, please send a CV and cover note to alex.smith@southlondoncares.org.uk, explaining why you
think you are right for the position and what you can contribute over the coming years. Successful
candidates will initially be invited to meet The Cares Family Chair and CEO.
 FUNDRAISING TRUSTEE (voluntary position)

Report to: Chair of the Board Term: 4 years

Background: Were seeking a trustee with five years director-level experience of strategic
fundraising at a charity or social enterprise who has been responsible for raising
income over 1m per year.
Role summary:
Along with the other Cares Family trustees, you will help set the strategic direction of the group,
scrutinise operational and delivery decisions, support the board to achieve the best value for
Cares Family funders, ensure good governance and carry out all fiduciary duties.

As our fundraising trustee, your specific task will be to support our staff team(s) to develop a
strong fundraising strategy capable of achieving our goals and future needs. This strategy will
reflect the growth and collective ambition of the Cares Family team and board as well as the
wider sector and geographies we work in.

To help grow our income, you will bring your own time, energy and networks to the table and pro-
actively engage with existing and potential funders of The Cares Familys national and local
arms.

Main responsibilities:
To oversee the groups fundraising and ensure it is carried out legally, honestly and accountably.
To monitor progress and hold our staff team(s) to account.
To attend board meetings and bring your experience, insight and scrutiny of fundraising and the
wider context and sector to the table for the benefit of the group as a whole.
To strategically assess where fundraising fits into the overall organisational goals and to work with
our staff team(s) to ensure the income is generated to meet those goals.
To consider the risks of fundraising, especially when considering new or ambitious approaches.
To network on behalf of the charity to raise funds on a peer-to-peer basis.
To be an active champion of the Cares Family group and its fundraising team(s).
To encourage an entrepreneurial fundraising culture and assess the cost benefit ratio of each
planned type of fundraising.
To support our Head of Development to build pro-active committees and ambassador groups.

Essential:
We need a fundraiser with five years experiences at a growing charity, responsible for a budget
over 1m. You will have an understanding of the UK charity sector including legislation, regulation
and good governance.
You will have a good understanding of the challenges facing small but growing charities in
maximising income streams and donor cultivation.
You will have experience of diverse fundraising opportunities including, corporate and philanthropic
giving and statutory funding mechanisms.
Youre a people-person, with excellent networking, influencing and communication skills.

Desirable:
Knowledge of digital or social media.
Knowledge of the voluntary sector.
A good understanding of the Code of Fundraising Practice.
 LEGAL TRUSTEE (voluntary position)

Report to: Chair of the Board Term: 4 years

Background: Were seeking a trustee with five years legal experience. You may have specific
experience in company or employment law but a broader understanding of the
wider legal context is required.
Role summary:
Along with all the Cares Family trustees, you will help set the strategic direction of the group,
scrutinise operational and delivery decisions, support the board to achieve the best value for
Cares Family funders, ensure good governance and carry out all fiduciary duties.

As our legal trustee, your specific task will be to support our board to understand the legal and
legislative context in which we work, particularly as we grow The Cares Family to new locations
over the coming years and develop our social franchise model.

You will bring your own time, energy and networks to the table to support The Cares Familys
national and local arms.

Main responsibilities:
To provide legal advice and support to The Cares Family group and its individual charity arms on
various areas of law including charity/company, employment, IP, and data protection.
To support our staff team(s) with guidance where required on grant and partnership agreements,
SLAs, sponsorship contracts, leases, and other contracts.
To act as company secretary and manage all aspects governance concerning Companies House
and The Charity Commission.
To work with our board and staff team(s) proactively to identify areas of legal risk and take
actions to mitigate those risks effectively.
To be our go-to for external legal advice and manage relationships with pro bono legal partners.
To develop processes, guidance and training to support our staff team(s) to make low risk legal
and other decisions effectively.
To lead on all aspects of data protection compliance including overseeing data security
requirements and liaising staff and others as required.

Essential:
We need a lawyer with at least five years post-qualification experience and a solid working
knowledge of the UK legal system. We are particularly seeking someone with experience in
building social franchise models or in company or tort law.
You will be particularly adept at contract review and negotiation.
You are flexible and willing to learn.
You have a commercial approach to risk, and are able to balance legal risk against practical
constraints and organisational goals.
You are able to work independently and efficiently, balancing various priorities.

Desirable:
Experience in the voluntary, charity or public sector.
Understanding of the changing legislation around data protection and charity regulation.